1. There is an array of tools, aids and technology that can provide assistance for people living with dementia. Some are cost-effective while others can be more costly.
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3. Tracking devices designed for seniors that use smartphone apps are also available and can alert caregivers of your loved one's location as well as trigger messages to remind them about daily appointments and make life easier for caregivers.
4. Personal Alarms
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6. Dementia patients often struggle to remember important daily details, which can increase anxiety and agitation. A GPS tracker for dementia patients can provide peace of mind. These small devices connect to family apps that allow loved ones to monitor live location updates as well as features called geofencing that alert if your loved one wanders from their regular walking routes or home.
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8. Many individuals with dementia can forget to take their medications on time, which makes taking pills even harder to remember. A dementia pill dispenser is an invaluable aid to keeping track of medication schedules; reminding the user when it is time to take their dose of pills.
9. Digital Pill Dispensers
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11. Digital pill dispensers provide a more effective method for tracking and reminding seniors when to take their medications. You can schedule it to dispense at a specified time, with alarms sounding or flashing or speaking out alarms when it's time for medications, some also offering locks so as to stop multiple pills being taken at once or being taken when not necessary.
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13. Dependent upon the product, some come equipped with built-in Wi-Fi that connects with a mobile app for data synchronization and alarm settings by both patients and caregivers. Notifications can also be sent when someone misses a dose allowing caregivers to contact them quickly for further intervention. Such systems are often recommended as alternatives to confinement when there is risk of contagion or when the patient's values and preferences do not accord with confinement (i.e. against their will).
14. Clocks
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16. Memory loss affects people living with dementia, who can often lose track of time, leading to confusion and disorientation. Clocks designed specifically to aid memory loss provide visual reminders in an easy-to-read format to keep daily routines intact while feeling grounded and connected to everyday activities.
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18. Clocks designed specifically for people living with dementia can also be an invaluable way to combat wandering - an integral component of keeping loved ones safe. By helping reduce wandering, less chance exists of them accidentally wandering into dangerous situations or getting lost. Motion sensor alarms on these clocks provide additional assurance.
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21. Clocks that detect motion can activate lights when someone awakens at night or leaves their bed during the daytime, for instance.
22. Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS)
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24. Book of You can help to improve the quality of life for your loved one by encouraging dialogue, recalling memories, and forging social ties. wandersearch In addition, this digital software can also aid their independence by giving daily news, weather and traffic updates - as well as being used to turn on/off lights with just spoken commands.
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26. PERS systems can be an invaluable asset to dementia patients who wander, as it quickly connects them with medically trained staff who can locate and alert police if necessary. PERS devices have also proven cost-saving over time by decreasing home care hours required.
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28. PERS systems can be activated by fall detection sensors and can send an alert directly to an emergency response center when someone pushes the button, even if they cannot speak for themselves. Once activated, these devices call you or another family member who can then contact the appropriate emergency personnel.
29. GPS Smart Watches
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31. Given that over 60 percent of dementia patients wander, having an effective GPS tracking device is an invaluable caregiver tool. Here are eight exceptional devices that do more than locate your loved one: they offer invaluable peace of mind for both patient and carer.
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33. MGMini wearable devices are discreet enough for discreet placement on a belt or pocket, offering location tracking, two-way calling and alerts of medical events all at once. Their long battery life reduces charging stress daily while remaining out of sight if patients wish to remain discreet when wearing medical devices.
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35. The AngelSense is an innovative combination of GPS tracking and daily activity monitoring that gives unparalleled insight into your loved one's daily activities and travel routes. Ideal for individuals in early-stage dementia who still possess independence and mobility.
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37. Website: https://familyr.co.nz/dementia/